4 ADVERTISING FEATURE the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate With the new Estate model Mercedes-Benz will expand the C-Class family starting in September 2014. the Estate shines with a clear and at the same time emotionalsporty design, innovative technology, variability and a cargo volume enlarged even beyond that of the predecessor model. its high-class, sophisticated interior makes modern luxury tangible with design highlights. With these qualities the Estate reinforces its reputation as a multifaceted lifestyle vehicle with outstanding properties for everyday use. Variable and practical the dimensions of new C-Class Estate have grown considerably. With an 80-millimetre increase in the wheelbase (2840 millimetres) compared with the previous model, the vehicle is 96 millimetres longer (4702 millimetres) and 40 millimetres wider (1810 millimetres). the resulting increase in space primarily benefits the rear-seat passengers who now enjoy 45 millimetres more legroom. there is also more shoulder room, elbow room and headroom than in the previous model. the moderate growth spurt also involves the load compartment. the sporty rear of the new C-Class Estate provides a maximum load capacity of 1510 litres (according to iSO 3832). it thus surpasses its predecessor by ten litres. the load compartment volume behind the rear seats increased by five litres to 490 litres. Practical details ensure that the load compartment is even more versatile and easier to use, and as a result it can be conveniently tailored to the individual transport tasks. the rear-seat backrests can be unlocked and folded electrically at the push of a button to create a enlarged level load compartment. Less weight, more comfort thanks to innovative solutions, the body shell of the new C-Class Estate weighs less, provides the basis for outstanding vehicle handling and best noise and vibration comfort with exceptional rigidity, and offers a high level of crash safety. With an aluminium content of 49 per cent and up to 65 kilograms less gross vehicle weight the Estate is the lightweight-construction leader in its segment. Choose your own driving experience in the new C-Class Estate the driver can determine the desired driving programme at the push of a button. Depending on the equipment level, the driver can choose from various preconfigured drive programmes and one the driver can design personally to a large extent. Steering with a sporty character All models of the C-Class family will in future feature the electromechanical DirectSteer system as standard. it combines roadspeed dependent power assistance from the speed-sensitive power steering system, with a steering ratio that varies according to the given steering angle. the power steering assist provided by the rack-and-pinion steering gear is controlled as needed, thereby contributing towards efficiency. Visit Carlin and Gazzard today. www.mbcarlinandgazzard.com.au Carlin & Gazzard 116-138 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier. Phone 8723 8881. Jarrod Harrison 0403 578 337. Chris Gazzard 0418 311 207. LVD 394 22 - The Border Watch, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 641435